What does the C's immediately need now, 2 months before the playoffs?

My position is entirely different to what you’re implying. All I’m trying to say is that since the each of the big 3 has 2-3 years left in their respective contracts and Doc still has 4 years to go, it’s just high time to expose and subject the second best talent at the PG position, or any position for that matter, to the pressures of the game and let him carve his way in and out into each game. Rondo was fortunate during his time because there was no big 4 then, but now, I believe Doc and Avery have the added notion that Rondo should virtually have almost all time in the floor since he is part of the big 4 now. It has been observed and noted that the C’s main problem is that the back-up guys are not performing when needed and as expected, mainly because I believe the Doc and the bench ITSELF have the dilemma of not being confident whenever fielded into the floor. Confidence cannot be taught and acquired by sitting down hearing motivational talks and getting off cold from the bench. I know, being a player myself, they need the exposure, the sense of responsibility and the elbow room to commit mistakes in order to learn how to play their own game, as what the management and coaching staff have seen in them – precisely what Doc did to Rondo, which only took Rondo a season to shine and lead. These are top of the line players with respect to the sporting profession itself, if not talented, they certainly athletically superior and above the average ball player in terms of playing IQ. I’m not saying that Rondo should be the one to be traded, but if that happens, the C’s should be at any time ready to field their second and third best PG. As we all know, with due respect to Paul and Ray, their offense and defense are all anchored on Rondo – assists and steals-wise. Without a talent like him on the floor, due to being traded or injuries like last year, the C’s will never have their rhythm.

Equally important, end games are mainly, mind you, all about having how many guys on the floor having the hunger to win when it matters most. Having 4-5 guys on the floor who are either tired or having an off-night doesn’t help the coach or the chances of the team during end games. During end games or when the needed win is on the line, the winner always has either an off-the charts talented clutch finisher or all of its roster, no matter what string, have the defensive experience and passion, and offensive confidence and hunger to win close and vital games. Classic examples, Boston 2007-2008 and Mavs 2010-2011…